Essential oils are found in various plant parts. The oils of peppermint, patchouli, basil, and geranium come from the leaves and stems, clove oil comes from flower buds, and oils of jasmine, rose, and tuberose come from the open flowers.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'. MUNSTEAD LAVENDER. One of the Lavandula angustifolias or English lavenders, Munstead Lavender is a fragrant robust lavender that, due to its short size (about 18 inches) and tightly held blooms (about 8 inches), makes a great hedge.It can also be used for knot gardens.UNSTEAD LAVENDER. One of the Lavandula angustifolias or English lavenders, Munstead Lavender is a fragrant robust lavender that, due to its short size (about 18 inches) and tightly held blooms (about 8 inches), makes a great hedge.
The researchers believe the lavender may work by reducing contractions in the uterus. These contractions are caused by prostaglandins in the uterine lining. The prostaglandins are also responsible for nausea and diarrhea some women experience during menstrual cycles.